How much until you purge your M?

[TDot]

So I'm feeling like my transmission and my cats are going to go in the next two years, so I'm plotting on getting either an A7 or S7. Mostly because I'm not interested in the cost of repairing a 10 year old.

My question to all is what is the max you'd pay to repair your car in one go or two month span before you call it a day?

My price point is around $3,000 - $4,000...most likely $3,500.

[Ilya]

Probably less than you...like $2k or so. I don't have time to mess with crap like that.

[cruzad3r]

i'm thinking an engine rebuild - i will let you know how much that will cost

[adr4]

$3k max right now....I usually say if any repair or combination of repairs, that are not regular easy maintenance, add up to be more than a third of the value of the car and you don't plan to keep it at least one more year... than sell and move on.

[Larz]

I still have 4 yrs or 60k more miles before my warranty drops so I'm not going anywhere right now. I want to go to the end of what I paid for just on principle to see what I can make back on my $2500 investment, LOL. But if I had no warranty, I'm like Ilya. I'd trade instead of paying a 2k bill long as the car drives to the dealer without the repair. The A7 / S7 are great choices. I'm leaning toward a Jag XF for my next car but if I could find a gently driven A8 that has the $7.000 B&O stereo option, I could be tempted.

[jiggersplat]

I dunno, I once sold a car because I got tired of fixing it, but then I realized about 3-6 months of car payments on a new car would cover just about any repair I would need to make and regretted selling it.

[Ilya]

I dunno, I once sold a car because I got tired of fixing it, but then I realized about 3-6 months of car payments on a new car would cover just about any repair I would need to make and regretted selling it.

I initially had the same feelings after starting to make payments on my '11 M56...but I love this car now and glad I traded my M35x in lol.

[Sstupid]

My '07 M45 has 205k on the odo. $1,500 is about as far as I would go.

[nemo1]

I am told i have a leak in my steering Rack gaskets (not quite sure exactly what that means); have 99,950 miles on a 2008 m35x. told is about $1500. have kept up on fluids and will need another set of tires soon (for winter). M is otherwise in pretty good shape. still worth spending these dollars and what should i expect to pay over the next couple of years (ie typical things that will need attention after 100k miles)?

thanks

[jiggersplat]

Take it to an independent shop and get a rebuilt rack.

[Sstupid]

Cars develop leaks. It's just luck (or lack thereof) of the draw. The only long term issue that I read about with these cars is oil consumption. I guess I got lucky there. Only about half a quart burns between my oil changes, and I have 205k on the clock.

[rstylez]

im sorry but there is something about the M I love too much to let go i will drop endless money into it. I have test driven many cars now thinking its time for another car and cant find anything comparable.. if you have any ideas of whats comparable at a decent price point. Not looking to spend over 40K on another car. I only bought my 07 for 25K back in 09

[Ilya]

Get an M56 hah.

[Larz]

Even if your repair is $3,000 consider this: A new Q70 or equivalent with a good down payment will cost about $600 per month. That's an annual cost of over $7,000 every year!
If my repairs ever reach $7,000 per year, I will buy another car (off-lease or used - NOT new). But until then, I'm keeping My M.
My 2007 ran to near 100k miles with no major repairs (aside from being totaled by a drink driver). My current 09 has had no major repairs either - no oil consumption in either car. Just maintenance, tires, brakes, and a battery here or there.

[milto0n]

Until I encounter a repair I cannot complete on my own. So basically transmission/ major engine repairs and body work.

[Ilya]

Even if your repair is $3,000 consider this: A new Q70 or equivalent with a good down payment will cost about $600 per month. That's an annual cost of over $7,000 every year!
If my repairs ever reach $7,000 per year, I will buy another car (off-lease or used - NOT new). But until then, I'm keeping My M.
My 2007 ran to near 100k miles with no major repairs (aside from being totaled by a drink driver). My current 09 has had no major repairs either - no oil consumption in either car. Just maintenance, tires, brakes, and a battery here or there.

That's an interesting way to look at it...never thought of it that way. Nice.

[rxmclaren7]

as i cant afford a new car quite yet (rather i cant afford the car i want right now...Q70L in Hermosa Blue) i will just have to suck it up and pay...but as others have stated...if it is something i can do on my own, i find no problem doing it...the issue arises when i have to pay someone else to do the work...im currently sitting at 235,5XX miles on the odo...engine runs very strong, trans shifts smoothly, no noises from any other major moving parts...the only "major" repair i need to do is replace the lower control arm for the ball joint...

[ae7456t]

235,000...Very impressive!

Just went through 150,000 miles on my '06 M35X, and just seeing a few of the gremlins start to show their ugly heads...

1. Bad ball joint, so replaced front lower control arm...Very doable as a DIY, just takes a little time and maneuvering.
2. Radiator plastic upper tank just let go, and had to replace the whole radiator.
3. Transmission runs smoothly in all forward gears, but doesn't want to engage/slips in Reverse, for some reason. Not a big problem on flat ground, but backing up an incline has gotten a little dicey.

Other than that, love the car, but know there will be more issues...As others have said, as long as I can handle them as a DIY, the car will be around for a while.

[bicsintegra]

1500 - 2000 would be the max but I only have 119k on my 06 M35 I have a company car that I drive everyday. So in a nutshell the car has not moved since August of this year. with the rims, wheels, CAI, body kit, rotors, brakes, and new heel hubs sitting in my garage waiting to be put on I would say I have about 2000 dollars worth of aftermarket accessories to install already.

[debiniarthug]

250,000 on odometer, and is now my daily driver again.

I had my M since 2007, purchased a new car in 2013 but kept my M, just didn't really drive the M for 2 years.
Crashed and totaled my new car 12.24.15 so I put the M back on the road.

After a month of driving the M again I decided to not get another new car.

The M is fun to drive, reliable, and Safe. New luxury car prices have increased by $10,000 since buying my last car. What's a new fully loaded M(or Q whatever) nowadays, $65K after Tax? That s*** is crazy.

Sure I spent $2,000 on maintenance this year and will spend $1000 on repairs each year of ownership. But a new car note is $700 + $150 in insurance monthly. The M insurance in $500 Yearly.

It's simple math
New Car = $10,500 annually VS M = $1,500
Sure, new cars are faster and no headache of repairing it, but would I decrease my income by $9,000 a year for 4 years.
Answer: I'm keeping my M until Infiniti gets their act together and comes up with something exciting.

By the way, I've been a Maxima guy since 2002 and trolling the forums since then.

[airmanhoward]

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale ... Records=25


http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale ... 1=INFINQ70

2 good prices for Q70

250,000 on odometer, and is now my daily driver again.

I had my M since 2007, purchased a new car in 2013 but kept my M, just didn't really drive the M for 2 years.
Crashed and totaled my new car 12.24.15 so I put the M back on the road.

After a month of driving the M again I decided to not get another new car.

The M is fun to drive, reliable, and Safe. New luxury car prices have increased by $10,000 since buying my last car. What's a new fully loaded M(or Q whatever) nowadays, $65K after Tax? That s*** is crazy.

Sure I spent $2,000 on maintenance this year and will spend $1000 on repairs each year of ownership. But a new car note is $700 + $150 in insurance monthly. The M insurance in $500 Yearly.

It's simple math
New Car = $10,500 annually VS M = $1,500
Sure, new cars are faster and no headache of repairing it, but would I decrease my income by $9,000 a year for 4 years.
Answer: I'm keeping my M until Infiniti gets their act together and comes up with something exciting.

By the way, I've been a Maxima guy since 2002 and trolling the forums since then.

[debiniarthug]

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale ... Records=25


http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale ... 1=INFINQ70

2 good prices for Q70

250,000 on odometer, and is now my daily driver again.

I had my M since 2007, purchased a new car in 2013 but kept my M, just didn't really drive the M for 2 years.
Crashed and totaled my new car 12.24.15 so I put the M back on the road.

After a month of driving the M again I decided to not get another new car.

The M is fun to drive, reliable, and Safe. New luxury car prices have increased by $10,000 since buying my last car. What's a new fully loaded M(or Q whatever) nowadays, $65K after Tax? That s*** is crazy.

Sure I spent $2,000 on maintenance this year and will spend $1000 on repairs each year of ownership. But a new car note is $700 + $150 in insurance monthly. The M insurance in $500 Yearly.

It's simple math
New Car = $10,500 annually VS M = $1,500
Sure, new cars are faster and no headache of repairing it, but would I decrease my income by $9,000 a year for 4 years.
Answer: I'm keeping my M until Infiniti gets their act together and comes up with something exciting.

By the way, I've been a Maxima guy since 2002 and trolling the forums since then.

New 2017 3.7 Q70 with Tech Package of other options I would like, Splash guards etc. $61,500.

[Npop]

I'm gonna sell my two perfect running nissans and buy two 2012/2013 M35h's. Awesome, except i like the front bumper and rims better from other sport m's. Can pick up examples for @20k with @30k miles. 0-60 5.3-5.5 1/4 13.5-13.9. 27c/32h mpg! Performance hybrid!